16 Related Articles, between 2018-12-06 and 2018-12-02

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez eyes powerful House committee in charge of taxation laws. Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hasn’t yet been sworn into Congress, but she’s already eyeing for a seat at one of the most powerful House committees in charge of taxation laws. >>

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I paid twice as much for insurance as a waitress as I will in Congress. "It's frustrating that Congressmembers would deny other people affordability that they themselves enjoy." >>

Ban the Trade in Shark Fins. The demand for shark fin soup is decimating some shark species. Congress should act to protect them. >>

Congress agrees to put off government shutdown deadline to Dec. 21. But lawmakers are no closer to resolving their differences over billions in funding for Trump’s border wall. >>

Congress plans to delay shutdown deadline, border wall fight until the Friday before Christmas. Both chambers aim to approve a funding extension by voice vote before Friday's government shutdown deadline. >>

Could Congress' inaction help deter the migrant caravan?. With no potential border deal in sight and asylum request denials spiking, could migrants become discouraged? >>

Jenny Lin plays Schnabel’s piano works at the Library of Congress. The pianist’s appetite for lesser-known music sets her, and her choices, apart. >>

Ocasio-Cortez decries congressional pay, vows to give interns 'at least' $15 an hour. "Time to walk the walk," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. "Very few members of Congress actually pay their interns, We will be on of them." >>

Ocasio-Cortez decries congressional pay, vows to pay interns 'at least' $15 an hour. "Time to walk the walk," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. "Very few members of Congress actually pay their interns, We will be on of them." >>

Official: Constitution embodiment of 'one country, two systems'. The nation's Constitution is the "supreme embodiment" of the "one country, two systems" principle, Shen Chunyao, chairman of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, said on Tuesday. >>

The End of Privacy Began in the 1960s. Choices that Congress made decades ago allowed tech giants to become as powerful as they are. >>

The Marriott data breach is a reminder that privacy concerns extend beyond tech. Until Congress acts, businesses across the country will remain unprepared for persistent attacks. >>

Three fierce women under fire. Three fiercely determined women with little else in common seized the spotlight this week. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was elected to Congress from the Bronx; Maria Lila Meza Castro, whose image as she fled tear gas at the border went viral; and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. >>

What a government shutdown means for you. When there are partisan disagreements and Congress is divided on how to fund the government, the threat of a shutdown looms. Learn what one could mean for you. >>

Will border wall funding debate trigger government shutdown?. Congress has until December 7 to pass seven remaining appropriations bills; reaction and analysis from radio talk show hosts Garland Nixon and Dom Giordano. >>